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Slap That Bass

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ZCmoom zoom zoom zoom
The world is in a mess
With politics and taxes
And people grinding axes
There`s no happinGess
CmZoom zoom zoom zoom
Rhythm lead your ace
The future doesn't fret me
If I can only get me
Someone to slap that bG7ass
C7Happiness is not a riddle
When I`m listening to that
Big bass fCiddle
F7Slap that bass
Slap it till its dizzy
C7Slap that bass
Keep the rhythm busy
Zoom zoom zoom
Misery, you've got to go
F7Slap that bass
Use it like a tonic
C7Slap that bass
Keep your philharmonic
Zoom zoom zoom
                            Cm7(add9)
And the milk and honey`ll flow
F7Dictators would be better off
If they zC7oom zoom now and then
F7Today, you can see that the happiest mC7en
G7All got rhythm
F7In which case
If you want a bubble
C7Slap that bass
Slap away your trouble
Learn to zoom zoom zoom
G7Slap that bCass
F7Dictators would be better off
If they zC7oom zoom now and then
F7Today, you can see that the happiest mC7en
G7All got rhythm
F7In which case
If you want a bubble
C7Slap that bass
Slap away your trouble
Learn to zoom zoom zoom
G7Slap that baCss
CmZoom zoom zoom zoom
CmZoom zoom zoom zoom
Cm(add9)
Zoom zoom zoom zoom

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Slap That Bass

by Ella Fitzgerald

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cm7

Cm(add9)

Zoom zoom zoom zoom

The world is in a mess

With politics and taxes

And people grinding axes

There`s no happiness

Zoom zoom zoom zoom

Rhythm lead your ace

The future doesn't fret me

If I can only get me

Someone to slap that bass

Happiness is not a riddle

When I`m listening to that

Big bass fiddle

Slap that bass

Slap it till its dizzy

Slap that bass

Keep the rhythm busy

Zoom zoom zoom

Misery, you've got to go

Slap that bass

Use it like a tonic

Slap that bass

Keep your philharmonic

Zoom zoom zoom

Cm7

(add9)

And the milk and honey`ll flow

Dictators would be better off

If they zoom zoom now and then

F7 C7

Today, you can see that the happiest men

All got rhythm

In which case

If you want a bubble

Slap that bass

Slap away your trouble

Learn to zoom zoom zoom

G7 C

Slap that bass

Dictators would be better off

If they zoom zoom now and then

F7 C7

Today, you can see that the happiest men

All got rhythm

In which case

If you want a bubble

Slap that bass

Slap away your trouble

Learn to zoom zoom zoom

G7 C

Slap that bass

Zoom zoom zoom zoom

Cm(add9)

Zoom zoom zoom zoom

About Slap That Bass Chords by Ella Fitzgerald

Learn how to play Slap That Bass by Ella Fitzgerald with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Slap That Bass chords”, “Slap That Bass guitar chords”, or “Ella Fitzgerald Slap That Bass chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Slap That Bass chords and for experienced players who want accurate Slap That Bass lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cm, G, G7, C7, C, F7.

FAQ — Slap That Bass by Ella Fitzgerald

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Can I transpose "Slap That Bass" to a different key?

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Is "Slap That Bass" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Slap That Bass" by Ella Fitzgerald with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Ella Fitzgerald below.

What key is "Slap That Bass" in?

The chords for "Slap That Bass" show the original chord names (including Cm, G, G7, C7, C, F7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.